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Navigating the landscape of health, well-being and financial preparedness in the Philippines

In Manulife’s latest study, “In Wellness and In Health: Navigating the landscape of health, well-being, and financial preparedness in the Philippines," we found that many Filipinos struggle to commit to healthier lifestyles. While they acknowledge the importance of maintaining good health and wellness in the long term, their behavior and attitude towards nutrition and wellness need to be improved.

Additionally, the study found that Filipinos aged 18-29 have fallen sick more frequently than other age segments. Their concerns about Anxiety and Depression are much higher as well.

We also delved into Filipinos' level of financial preparedness and security to manage health emergencies. We found that 41% of their medical spending are out-of-pocket, further highlighting the need to secure the right health protection plan that will enable them to live better every day.

Younger does not mean healthier.

The number of times people have fallen sick over the last 12 months

What's interesting is that the number of times younger people aged 18-29 have fallen sick in the last 12 months is the highest among all age segments.

Top 5 illnesses Filipinos are most concerned about

36%

Diabetes

36% Anxiety

35% Depression

34% Heart Disease

26% Cancer

Concerns about both Anxiety and Depression are much higher among younger people aged 18-29 and females.

Filipinos aged 18-29 years old:

28%

are not getting enough sleep

68%

are least physically active because they believe that following a regular exercise routine is expensive

50%

believe that changing their current lifestyle would mean changing their social life 

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